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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,827.95, 525,753.14 and 340,444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,827.95, 525,753.14 and 340,444.99 is: 470,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,827.95 : 525,753.14 = 340,444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,827.95/525,753.14 = 340,444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,827.95x = 525,753.14 × 340,444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,827.95x = 178,990,022,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,990,022,489.77/380,827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,002.33

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